Roberto Mancini has again hit out at Manchester City's transfer policy, which he claims cost the Blues more success during his time in charge.

Roberto Martinez is hoping he will still be able to complete a deal to be reunited with Arouna Kone despite a last-ditch attempt by Newcastle United to hijack the move.

Liverpool have cooled their interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu.

Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers - but the Magpies look set to steer clear of the French international.

Olivier Kemen has revealed that it was Newcastle United's reputation for looking after young players that swung his move from Metz.

Arouna Kone and Everton have been in talks making it likely that Newcastle United will miss out on the 29-year-old Ivory Coast international.

Sunderland's £1.5m signing David Moberg Karlsson has pledged to buckle down in training to establish himself in the squad.

Ji Dong-Won remains likely to leave Sunderland this summer, despite suggestions from the striker that he could stay at the Stadium of Light.

Keiren Westwood was prepared to take a pay-cut and drop into the Championship to get his career back on track next season. But the goalkeeper is relishing the prospect of a fresh Sunderland start under Paolo Di Canio after Simon Mignolet's £9million departure to Liverpool.